Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

1 November 2025; Ireland players reacts after Cam Roigard of New Zealand, not pictured, scores their side's fourth try during the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Clinical All Blacks punish sloppy Ireland in Chicago

New Zealand scored three tries in the last quarter-final as Ireland fell to a third straight loss to the All Blacks, going down 26-13 in Chicago.

Rugby • 03 Nov

Rebecca Allen darts Picture: Tamas Kovacs / Hungarian Darts Federation

Double joy for Carlow's Allen at WDF event in Hungary

Carlow's Rebecca Allen has picked up the WDF World Masters Girls and World Open titles in Hungary.

Darts • 01 Nov

Illinois , United States - 5 November 2016; The Ireland team face the New Zealand team for the performance of the 'Haka' before the International rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsf

Preview: Stage set for 'battle of Chicago, round 2'

Ireland first met New Zealand in 1905 and this evening's game is their 39th encounter but their rivalry stretches back just nine years.

Rugby • 01 Nov

during the international match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field on November 5, 2016 in Chicago, United States.

'We certainly haven't forgotten what happened in 2016'

New Zealand flanker Simon Parker can still recall the haunted faces of the All Blacks side that lost to Ireland in Chicago and is determined to avoid a repeat tomorrow night.

Rugby • 31 Oct

30 October 2025; Head coach Andy Farrell during an Ireland Rugby media conference at The Peninsula Hotel in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland need to 'come to the party' against All Blacks

Andy Farrell has challenged his Ireland team to "come to the party" against New Zealand in Soldier Field.

Rugby • 31 Oct

Barry run secures Minehead and World Championship spot

Keane Barry booked his place in the Players Championship Finals next month with a run to the quarter-finals at Wigan, while William O'Connor was denied in the last four.

Darts • 31 Oct

Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast of Ireland during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Scotland and Ireland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Farrell excited to see 10s 'pushing one another along'

Andy Farrell says he understands all the "noise" about the rivalry between out-halves Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast but is looking forward to the pair pushing each other on throughout their careers.

Rugby • 31 Oct

12 July 2025; Tommy O'Brien of Ireland during the International Rugby Test match between Portugal and Ireland at Estádio Nacional do Jamor in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Days of putting All Blacks on 'pedestal' long gone

Ireland still have plenty of respect for New Zealand but the days of putting them on a pedestal are long gone, says winger Tommy O'Brien ahead of the teams' clash in Chicago on Saturday.

Rugby • 27 Oct

Ireland's King open to PWR move but R360 not on radar

Ireland star Erin King is open to the idea of a move to England ahead of the British and Irish Lions Women's tour in 2027 but hasn't had her head turned by the proposed R360 league yet.

Rugby • 27 Oct

25 October 2025; Paul Doyle of Connacht reacts after his side's defeat in the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Connacht at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Effort trumped accuracy and discipline - McMillan

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan was delighted with his side's effort as they dug out a fifth win in a row, despite being far from perfect in the 17-15 victory over Connacht.

Rugby • 26 Oct